Ayrton easycolor 2 User Manual

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SUMMARY

01. FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

02. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

03. ENVIRONMENT UTILISATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

04. DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

05. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

06. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

01. DIFFUSER FILTER INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

02. RIGGING OF THE PROJECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

03. CONNECTION TO MAINS OF THE PROJECTOR . . . . . . . . . 05

04. DMX 512 CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

07. PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

08. CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

01. LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

02. DMX ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

1. DMX ASSIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

2. OPERATION MODE ASSIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

3. SLAVE PROJECTOR OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

03. INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

1. HOUR-METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

2. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

3. INSTANT TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

4. DMX VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

5. SOFTWARE VERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

6. SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

04. OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

1. PAN MOVEMENT INVERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

2. TILT MOVEMENT INVERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3. SWAPPING PAN & TILT MOVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4. DISABLE AUTOMATIC REPOSITIONING SYSTEM . . . . . . 10

5. MOVEMENT ACCURACY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6. VENTILATION SYSTEM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

05. SELF-MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1. READING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2. EDITING A PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3. PRE-PROGRAMMED PLAYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

09. INFORMATION & ERROR MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

01. UNAVAILABLE DMX SIGNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

02. PAN POSITION ERROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

03. TILT POSITION ERROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

04. TEMPERATURE ERROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

05. UTILISATION MODE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

01. OPTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

02. SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

03. MOVEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

04. COLOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

05. FROST DIFFUSER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

06. DIMMER STROBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

07. SOFTWARE FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

08. HARDWARE FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

09. CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

10. POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

11. COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

12. HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

13. RIGGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

14. OPERATING PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

15. CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

16. WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

17. PRODUCT CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

18. ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

11. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

01. CLEANING OF THE OPTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

02. CLEANING OF THE VENTING-GRIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

03. SURVEILLANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

12. SOFTWARE UPDATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

01. INDISPENSABLE CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

02. PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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01. FOREWORD

We wish to express our gratitude for having chosen AYRTON EASYCOLOR 2 Projector.

WARNING!

This product is not intended for any domestic utilisation.

You own now a professional product with many functions. Before operating the unit, please make sure that the EASYCOLOR 2 has not suffered any damage during transportation. Should any damage have occurred, please do not use the unit and contact your dealer/retailer immediately.

For further information or latest EASYCOLOR 2 software updating, please visit our web-site www.ayrton-light.com.

For your personal and third-party safety, please read this user’s manual carefully before you operate the unit.

Persons involved with the installation, utilisation or maintenance of the EASYCOLOR 2 must meet the following requirements:

› Be qualified to make this type of intervention. › Comply and follow the instructions contained in this manual.

Once manual has been thoroughly read, we recommend that you should file it for future reference.

02. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using EASYCOLOR 2 you must first read the safety instructions as well as the precautions to be taken.

CAUTION! ELECTRIC-SHOCK RISK

Handle this product with great care,

unit needs high-voltage tension

that can generate risk of electric shock.

Your EASYCOLOR 2 has left our production facilities perfectly in mint conditions. Should you however detect a defect please contact your dealer/retailer immediately before using the unit.

The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any resulting damage due to the inobservance of the safety instructions, for the installation or mounting contained in this manual, as well as for any unauthorized modification of the EASYCOLOR 2.

Non-complying with given safety instructions for installation, mounting and any unauthorized modification of EASYCOLOR 2, will result in the warranty to be voided.

Please verify that the supplied voltage is not exceeding maximum tensions authorized. Ensure your electric installation complies with norms in force.

Please make sure that power-cable is intact and free from chinks, sharp-edges etc. Handle power-cable with extreme attention.

EASYCOLOR 2 conforms to class 1 of the security norms; earth connection is essential.

Installation and electrical connections must be carried out by qualified personnel. In the event installation is carried out by unqualified persons, the manufacturer declines any responsibility for consequent damage that might occur to the unit.

When disconnecting EASYCOLOR 2, never pull the cable, instead grip on the plug and pull it out gently.

Never disconnect power-cable of EASYCOLOR 2 if your hands are wet or humid.

Make sure that neither objects nor liquid are dropped inside the EASYCOLOR 2.

When used for the first time, smoke or scent might be emitted from the EASCYOLOR 2. This is a harmless chemical process that will fade away after a few minutes of utilisation.

03. ENVIRONMENT UTILISATION

EASYCOLOR 2 is an LED moving-head designated for professional utilisation (Nightclubs, Architectural Lighting Installations, Exhibition-halls, Museum, TV Studio Productions, Theatres etc.). EASYCOLOR 2 has been designed for indoor use only and on no account must it be utilized in adverse weather conditions, (Snow, rain, etc).

Condensation water might form on EASYCOLOR 2 in some circumstances:

› When heat-system is turned-on. › Places with high presence of moisture and very humid condition. › When unit is quickly moved from a cold place to a hot place.

Should moisture form inside the unit(s), than it might not operate correctly. In this event please wait until the unit(s) has reached room temperature.

Avoid shaking the EASYCOLOR 2 when handling or during operation.

Do not carry EASYCOLOR 2 by holding the movable-head as internal mechanisms can suffer from serious damage. Always use the purposed carrying-handle located at the back of the base.

The installation point for EASYCOLOR 2 is important. Always make sure that unit is not exposed to heat sources, humidity or dust. Keep away from flammable items and surfaces. Electrical cables must never be laid on the floor.

The minimum distance to be observed, between the outer lens and the illuminated surface, is of 0,3 Mt.

Do not obstruct ventilation vents. Allow 20 cm room all around the EASYCOLOR 2 to ensure adequate air-circulation.

Room temperature must never exceed 40 °C:

EASYCOLOR 2 must be rigged-up and secured to the truss with safety-cord which is to be fitted in the correct hole located at the bottom of the unit.

Do not use the EASYCOLOR 2 before you are familiar with the given recommendations. Never allow non-authorized & unqualified personnel with any kind of intervention to the unit.

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When EASYCOLOR 2 is left idling for a long period, we strongly recommend it must be turned off.

When EASYCOLOR 2 is to be carried or moved to other locations, original packaging is to be used.

04. DIMENSIONS

05. DESCRIPTION

01 .Movable-head

02. Yoke

03. Base

04. On/Off button

05. Dmx input

06. Dmx output

07. Fuse-holder

08. Power-supply cable

09. Fan-grid

10. LCD display

11. Mode-button

12. Up-button

13. Down-button

14. Enter-button

15. Carrying handle

16. 1/4 turn fixing bolt

17. Safety-cord security point

04. DIMENSIONS

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315

252

135

300 350

12 14 13

387,5

280

310

113,5

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06. INSTALLATION

01. DIFFUSER FILTER INSTALLATION

EASYCOLOR 2 is delivered with an optional diffuser filter to achieve 14° aperture. When a wider aperture is required, you may replace the filter and follow these instructions:

› Loosen front-threaded projector-ring › Make light pressure on the original filter then remove it

from housing.

› Lay the new filter in place. › Tighten front-threaded projector-ring.

Other types of diffuser filters can be used depending on applications. It is essential that filter diameter is of 106,6 mm.

02. RIGGING OF THE PROJECTOR

EASYCOLOR 2 can operate if placed on the floor as well as in all positions. Installation positions will not affect operations of the unit.

EASYCOLOR 2 is delivered with two Omega aluminium stands. (You will find these parts outside the Polystyrene forms).

When installing EASYCOLOR 2 use the G-clamps with M12 threaded-screw, (G-clamp is not delivered). G-clamps must be approved and must sustain 10 times the weight of the unit. Test G-clamp allowing 1 hour to elapse, which then must not present any sign of distortion.

Never install EASYCOLOR 2 by its carrying-handle.

Install each Omega stand to a G-clamp using a 12M threaded-screw and bolt. Set the two Omega stands on to the base fixing holes C1, C2, C3 & C4. Choose suitable position for your installation. Tighten screw clockwise by 1/4 turn.

Before installing EASYCOLOR 2 on the truss, make sure that covers and accessories are firmly secured and tightened. Install EASYCOLOR 2 on the truss by placing base towards area to be illuminated. Make sure to tighten G-clamp firmly.

The use of an additional and independent safety-cord is essential to protect accidental failure of the primary suspension point. This safety-cord must bear at least 10 times the weight of the unit. The safety-cord must be fitted in the provided hole under the base.

03. CONNECTION TO MAINS OF THE PROJECTOR

Connect the power-cable of the EASYCOLOR 2 directly to the mains. Never connect unit to dimmer points as unit could be damaged.

A good earth connection of the EASYCOLOR 2 is essential.

Table of possible connections.

Connections Marks

wire core International UK

Brown Phase L Red Blue Neutral N Black Yellow/Green Earth Green

To power EASYCOLOR 2, set breaker to « I » position.

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04. DMX 512 CONNECTIONS

Cables must comply with EIA 422A & EIA 485 norms. Only use shielded cables twisted in pairs. Never use microphone-cables as transmissions are unreliable on long distances. When used for over 300 Mt a signal amplifier is recommended.

Connect DMX cable from controller to the DMX IN base of the first EASYCOLOR 2.

Set-up now a DMX chain as follows: Connect DMX cable between the DMX-output of the first EASYCOLOR 2 and DMX-input of the second EASYCOLOR 2 of the relevant DMX chain. Now repeat operation to connect all the projectors.

To ensure reliable transmission information, make sure to end-up last dmx-cable with a terminal. To accomplish with this operation, solder a 120 Ohm resistor between cores 2 & 3 of a 3-pin XLR-plug. This terminal must be situated on the DMX-output of the last EASYCOLOR 2 DMX-line.

07. PROTOCOL

Chanel Type of

16 bit 8 bit Value % Mode control

1 1 Pan

0-255 0-100 movement adjustment

on 530° Proportional

2 Fine Pan adjustment

(When high resolution is on)

0-255 0-100 Fine Pan movement

adjustment Proportional

32 Tilt

0-255 0-100 Tilt movement adjustment

on 530 ° Proportional

4 Fine Tilt adjustment

(When High resolution is on)

0-255 0-100 Fine Tilt movement

adjustment Proportional

5 3 Red

0-255 0-100 0 = Black

255 = Red @ 100% Proportional

6 4 Green

0-255 0-100 0 = Black

255 = Green @ 100% Proportional

7 5 Blue

0-255 0-100 0 = black

255 = Blue @ 100% Proportional

8 6 Rainbow & colours

pre-programmed

0-9 0-4 off Stepping

9 7 Stroboscope

0-9 0-4 off Stepping

10 8 Dimmer

0-255 0-100 Light intensity from

0 to 100%. Proportional

08. CONTROL

The LCD display control panel located at the back of the EASYCOLOR 2 base, allows you to select the address as well as the function criteria. LCD display shows also other information i.e. unit working hours, unit internal temperatures etc. Should any failure occur, the problem will be displayed.

When EASYCOLOR 2 is powered, after the welcome message, the LCD display will read DMX 512 signal set to address 1 by default.

Press [MODE] to access Main Menu. This menu will access to 5 sub-menus.

This Menu allows you to select language from the display. English language is set by default.

This menu allows you to select address for each projector as well as the master/slave mode of the projector.

This menu allows you to obtain information relevant to EASYCOLOR 2, i.e. internal value temperatures, unit working hours, unit serial number & software version.

This menu allows you to set-up customized parameters as well as mode operations of each EASYCOLOR 2.

This menu allows you to record internal cues without the use of any controller.

Automat

Option

Informat

Address

Language

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01. LANGUAGE

EASYCOLOR 2 uses a 16-digit LCD display arrayed on 2 lines to ease programming. The bright information displayed will avoid the hassle of numerous abbreviations.

To ease communication, a selection of languages is provided. I.e. English, Spanish, French, and Italian; English is set by default. The following instructions are to set your language of EASYCOLOR 2:

› Press [MODE] to access main menu. › Press [UP] & [DOWN] keys to browse through menu. › Select Menu [language] then press [ENTER]. › Select your language by pressing [UP] & [DOWN] keys. › Confirm by pressing [ENTER] key. › Press [MODE] key to return to main menu.

Should have you chosen English, after your confirmation, display will read as follows.

As from now, all information displayed will be in English.

02. DMX ADDRESS

The DMX address is the first channel EASYCOLOR 2 will respond to the controller instructions. When high-resolution is active and address 21 is selected, channels used by EASYCOLOR 2 will be from 21 to 30. Make sure there is no DMX channel overlap.

When the same address is used for numerous EASYCOLOR 2, they will all receive the same information and the same sequence. This mode is significantly important during maintenance to detect working faults.

When EASYCOLOR 2 is powered, LCD display will detect if DMX signal is received. In case of no DMX signal, display reads the following message.

In the event of no DMX signal, please check the following:

› Ensure that cable between controller and projector is

firmly connected.

› Ensure cables or connectors are not defective. › Ensure controller is powered and not defective.

When DMX 512 signal is received, LCD will read the following message:

1. DMX ASSIGNMENT

To enter channel assignments to EASYCOLOR 2:

› Press [MODE] to access main menu. › Press [UP] & [DOWN] key to browse through menu. › Select menu «Address» then press [ENTER]. › Select the «Change address» option than press [ENTER]. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select your

address.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm. › Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

2. OPERATION MODE ASSIGNMENT

This menu allows you to choose operating mode of your EASYCOLOR 2.

There are 3 operation modes:

DMX Mode: this function allows you to operate your

projector via external controller. The «DMX Mode» function is set by default.

› Press [MODE] to access «Address Mode» › Press [ENTER] to confirm. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«DMX Mode» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm. › Wording displayed flashes to confirm projector parameter

change.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Slave Mode: When no external controller is used,

the slave-mode function allows your unit to be controlled by a master-projector. In the event your unit is connected to a controller, we recommend disconnecting before the Slave-mode function selected, thus avoiding any interference between the two units.

› Press [MODE] to enter address «Address Mode» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Slave Mode» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm. › Wording displayed flashes to confirm selection. › Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Slave Mode

DMX

Mode

Address

Mode

Address

Dmx

Absent

English

Selected

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Master Mode: When no external controller is used,

this function allows your projector to control others as slave-projectors. In the event your unit is connected to a controller, we recommend disconnecting before the «Slave Mode» function selected. This operation avoids any interference between the two units.

› Press [MODE] to access «Address Mode» › Press [ENTER] to confirm. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Master Mode» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm. › Wording displayed flashes to confirm projector

parameter change.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

3. SLAVE PROJECTOR OPERATION

This menu consents to control a slave-projector from a Master-projector control. To access this function ensure that Master-projector has been configured to this operation. To operate slave projectors, it is essential to know the slave-projector serial numbers; to enter use keyboard.

› Press [MODE] to access «Slave Address» › Press [ENTER] to confirm. › The serial number 3EC10000 will be displayed › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys if address is to

be modified.

› To increment digit by one unit, simply touch [UP] key

once at the time.

› To decrease digits by multiple of ten, only touch once

the [DOWN] key; to increment digits by multiple of ten only touch once the [UP] key.

› Repeat this operation to obtain address required. › Press [ENTER] to confirm. › Access to selected Slave-Projector functions &

information is now available.

› Any problem that might occur during searching,

the «Slave No Avail» message will be displayed.

› If «Slave No Avail» message is displayed, press

[MODE] key and hold it for 5 seconds to abandon searching. Check then for possible problems: serial number, link-cable used between the two projectors.

› Press [MODE] key to return to main menu.

03. INFORMATION

Information relevant to your EASYCOLOR 2 is available in this menu. This side-menu has 5 sub-menus.

1. HOUR-METER

This menu allows you to read information regarding your EASYCOLOR 2 working hours.

Hour-Meter will tally information relevant to EASYCOLOR 2 total working hours since the unit left the production plant. It is not possible to reset meter to zero even when software updating is effected.

› Press [MODE] to access «Hour Meter» menu › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select your

menu option.

› Select «Total Hours» menu then press [ENTER] › Total elapsed hours will be displayed on LCD › Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

An additional partial hour-meter allows you to read the EASYCOLOR 2 working hours. This hour-meter can be reset to zero.

› Press [MODE] to select «Hour Meter» menu. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select your

menu option.

› Select «Partial Hours» menu than press [ENTER]. › Total number of hours will be displayed on the LCD. › Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

To reset Partial-Hour-Meter to zero, hold button [ENTER] for a few seconds. When meter shows zero, release the button.

2. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE

This menu gives access to monitor internal temperature values of the EASYCOLOR 2 head. Temperatures are expressed in Celsius degrees. Internal temperature of the head must not exceed 72° C. Beyond this value, projector will automatically switch on security mode. We remind you that room temperature must not exceed 40° C.

It is possible to view recorded temperature values of the head of your EASYCOLOR 2 since the unit left the production plant. It is not possible to reset meter to zero even when software updating is effected.

› Press [MODE] to access «Max Temp» menu. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to enter menu

option.

› Select «Tot. Max Temp» menu then press [ENTER]. › Max-temp recorded of the meter will be displayed on LCD. › Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Max

Temp .

Hour

Meter

Slave

Address

Master

Mode

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An additional hour-meter will allow you to read the EASYCOLOR 2 partial working hours. This partial «Hour Meter» can be reset to zero.

› Press [MODE] to access «Max Temp» menu. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to enter menu

option.

› Select «Partial Max Temp» menu then press [ENTER]. › Partial Max-temp recorded of the meter will be displayed

on LCD.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

To reset Partial-Hour-Meter to zero, hold button [ENTER] for a few seconds. When meter shows zero, release the button.

3. INSTANT TEMPERATURE

This menu allows you to instantly read internal temperature values of the EASYCOLOR 2 Head. Temperatures are expressed in Celsius degrees. Internal temperature of the head must not exceed 72° C. Beyond this value, projector will automatically switch on safety mode. We remind you that room temperature must not exceed 40° C.

› Press [MODE] to access «Instant Temp» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Instant temperature is now displayed on LCD. › Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

4. DMX VALUES

This menu allows you to read information relevant to input value of each DMX channel of your EASYCOLOR 2.

› Press [MODE] to access «DMX Values» menu. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select your

channel.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › DMX value will be displayed on the LCD. › Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

5. SOFTWARE VERSION

This menu allows you to read information relevant to the software version used by your EASYCOLOR 2.

› Press [MODE] to access «Software Version» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Software version number will be displayed on the LCD. › Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Message displayed will allow you to read the software version number of each electronic board. The first 4 digits identify control-pcb and display-pcb version number. The last 4 digits identify main-pcb version number.

As it appears on the display, control-pcb version number is 2. The main-pcb version number is 3.

6. SERIAL NUMBER

This menu will allow you to read the serial number of your EASYCOLOR 2. This allows you to identify your projector at any time.

› Press [MODE] to access «Serial Number» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Serial number of your projector will be displayed on

the LCD.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

The first digit identifies the year of fabrication. The second & third digit identify the model number. The fourth digit identifies the version number, and the last four digits identify the serial number.

The display shows the EASYCOLOR 2 serial number information which is to be read as follows: manufactured in the year 2004 ; version n 1; serial number 0321.

04. OPTIONS

This menu allows you to set up your personal parameters as well as the operation modes of your EASYCOLOR 2. This side-menu is divided into 6 sub-menus.

1. PAN MOVEMENT INVERSION

This menu allows you to reverse PAN movement of your EASYCOLOR 2.

Number

4ED10321

Serial

Number

Software D002S003

Software

Version

DMX

Values

Instant

Temp .

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› Press [MODE] to access «PAN Invers.» menu › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select «PAN

Invers.» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Information now flashes on LCD ; modification on the

projector was successful.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Should you wish to disable this option, you only have to repeat instructions and then select «No PAN Invers.».

2. TILT MOVEMENT INVERSION

This menu allows you to reverse TILT movement of your EASYCOLOR 2.

› Press [MODE] to access «TILT Invers.» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«TILT Invers.» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Information now flashes on LCD, modification on the

projector was successful.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Should you wish to disable this option, you only have to repeat instructions and then select «No TILT Invers.».

3. SWAPPING PAN & TILT MOVEMENTS

This menu will allow you to swap PAN & TILT movements of your EASYCOLOR 2.

› Press [MODE] to access «Swap P&T Yes» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Swap P&T Yes» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Should you wish to disable this option, you only have to repeat instructions and then select «Swap P&T No».

4. DISABLE AUTOMATIC REPOSITIONING SYSTEM

This menu will allow you to disable automatic repositioning of your EASYCOLOR 2.

› Press [MODE] to access «Auto Position» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Auto Pos. No» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Should you wish to re-activate this option, you only have to repeat instructions and then select «Auto Pos. Yes».

5. MOVEMENT ACCURACY

This menu will allow you to adjust movement resolution of your EASYCOLOR 2. You may choose between two types of resolutions: 16 bit (high resolution) or 8 bit (low resolution). The number of DMX channels to be used will depend on your requirements: 9 channels for the 16 bit resolution mode or 7 channels for the 8 bit low resolution.

› Press [MODE] to access «8/16 bit Resol.» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select «8/16

bit Resol» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection › Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

16 bit high resolution mode is set by default.

6. VENTILATION SYSTEM OPERATION

This menu allows you to select ventilation system of EASYCOLOR 2 to meet your requirements.

There are four utilisation options:

Automatic Mode: this function ensures extreme accuracy

to the ventilation system. Speed control of the fans

Ventil.

Oper.

8 /16 bit

Resol.

Auto

Position

Swap

P&T Yes

TILT

Invers.

PAN

Invers.

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located in the head and in the base of your projector depends on the internal temperature. Temperature detection is independent.

› Press [MODE] to access «Ventil. Oper.» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Auto Vent.» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Maximum Speed Mode: this mode is used when

projectors are installed in high temperature locations: e.g. nightclubs. Fans run at maximum speed. «Maxi Ventil.» is set by default.

› Press [MODE] to access «Ventil. Oper.» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Maxi Ventil.» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Mini-Maxi Speed Mode: this mode reduces fan noise

while settings are being programmed. This mode ensures a perfect ventilation to all internal components. Fans are used at minimum speed as long as internal temperature does not exceed maximum value. Should maximum temperature rise, fans will operate at full speed.

› Press [MODE] to access «Ventil. Oper.» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«MiniMaxi Temp.» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Mini-Stop Speed Mode: this mode is recommended

when silence is essential. Fans are used at minimum

speed as long as internal temperature does not exceed maximum value authorized. Should max temperature exceed the limit, a contrivance will disconnect power to LEDs automatically. Power will be re-instated when level temperature is permitted.

› Press [MODE] to access «Ventil. Oper.» menu. › Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«MiniStop Vent.» option.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. › Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

› Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

For safety reasons, beyond critical threshold temperature, contrivance will disconnect power to LEDs.

05. SELF-MODE

This menu allows you to access to 3 internal programs of the EASYCOLOR 2 and to a demonstration sequence.

The three internal programs give the possibility to record and review your own sequences without the use of any controller.

Each internal program is sub-divided in 3 sub-menus.

1. READING PROGRAM

This menu allows you to start reading the selected program.

› Select «Program Auto 1» then press [ENTER]. › «Lecture Prog 1» mode will be displayed. › Press [ENTER] to confirm. › Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Selected program reading is commencing.

Prog 1

Reading

Program.

Auto 1

Automat.

MiniStop

Vent.

MiniMaxi

Temp .

Maxi

Ventil.

Auto Vent.

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2. EDITING A PROGRAM

This menu allows you to set-up or to edit programs.

› Select «Program Auto 1» then press [ENTER]. › «Play Prog 1» will be displayed. › Browse through with [UP] & [DOWN] keys › Select «Edit Prog 1» than press [ENTER] › «Edit Prg Num Scen» mode will be displayed. › Press Enter to display scene 001. › Browse through with [UP] & [DOWN] keys to modify

scene number.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm. › «Pan» channel will be displayed. › Browse through with [UP] & [DOWN] keys to modify

«Pan» level.

› Press [ENTER] to confirm. › «Pan Fine» channel will be displayed.

Repeat this operation for each channel, than select speed and pause timing before confirming. Scene may now be recorded.

3. PRE-PROGRAMMED PLAYING

This menu allows you to start an internal sequence of your EASYCOLOR 2.

› Select «Program Auto 1» from Menu than press

[ENTER].

› «Play Prog 1» will be displayed. › Browse through with [UP] & [DOWN] keys › Select «Prog 1 AutoPlay» than press [ENTER] to

confirm.

› «AutoPlay Inactive» will be displayed. › Browse through with [UP] & [DOWN] keys › Select «AutoPlay Active» to run automatic reading mode. › Press [ENTER] to confirm. › Automatic playing mode is now available. › Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

09. INFORMATION & ERROR MESSAGE

01. UNAVAILABLE DMX SIGNAL

This indicates that EASYCOLOR 2 is not receiving DMX signal from controller. To solve this problem take the following steps:

› Make sure linking cable between controller and projector

is firmly connected.

› Make sure cables and connectors are not defective. › Make sure controller is powered and that it is not defective.

If problem persists, please contact your local dealer.

02. PAN POSITION ERROR

This message shows EASYCOLOR 2 PAN movement has a positioning problem. To solve this problem you must re-initialize your projector. If problem persists, please contact your local dealer.

03. TILT POSITION ERROR

This message shows EASYCOLOR 2 TILT movement has a positioning problem. To solve this problem you must re-initialize your projector. If problem persists, please contact your local dealer.

04. TEMPERATURE ERROR

This message indicates EASYCOLOR 2 has a problem with cooling system. To solve this problem please check the following points:

› Make sure room temperature is not trespassing maximum

authorized value.

› Make sure venting-grids are not obstructed. › Make sure you have not incidentally selected «MiniStop

Speed» ventilation mode. If problem persists, please contact your local dealer.

05. UTILISATION MODE INFORMATION

This message shows that your EASYCOLOR 2 receives an external DMX signal configured on Master/Slave mode. Please re-configure to access DMX use.

Warning

ModeAuto

Temp .

Error

TILT

Error

PAN

Error

DMX

Auto

Play

Edit

Prog 1

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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

01. OPTICS

› Highly efficient PMMA secondary optics. › Polycarbonate diffuser for perfectly even beam coverage. › Beam angle: 14° (with standard optic filter). › Secondary Optics: 30° (Optional).

02. SOURCE

› High-power RGB LEDs. › No light source replacement. › Red LEDs: 12. › Green LEDs: 12. › Blue LEDs: 12. › Luminous Flux: 1000 Lumens. › Rated life: 100.000 hours.

03. MOVEMENT

› Extremely accurate head movement with 8 or 16 bit

resolution.

› Microprocessor-driven high-resolution stepper motors

ensure extremely accurate smooth movement.

› Automatic PAN and TILT reset. › Head movement: 630° (PAN), 270° (TILT).

04. COLOURS

› RGB colour system mixing or HSI system

(Hue Saturation Intensity.

› 16,7 Million colours (24 bit). › Pre-programmed colour and rainbow effect.

05. FROST DIFFUSER

› Interchangeable optic filter.

06. DIMMER STROBE

› Electronic dimmer for adjustment of light output from

0 to 100% with no colour variation.

› High-speed white or full colour strobe effect with 1-25

fps flash rate.

07. SOFTWARE FACILITIES

› Assignment and Parameters of the projector. › LCD backlit timing. › 8/16 bit movement resolution selection. › Pan & tilt inversion facility. › Ventilation parameter control. › Pre-set sequence control. › Self-test and display to show any faults. › Display showing main information: internal temperature,

projector working hours, DMX signal, serial number, software version, etc.

› Master/Slave Mode. › Software upgrade via USB-EASYBOX.

08. HARDWARE FACILITIES

› Back-lit LCD for function display › 4-menu-buttons for setting function. › Over-heating protection.

09. CONTROL

› Control by DMX 512 protocol via 3-pin XLR. › 10 DMX control channels (16 bit).

10. POWER SUPPLY

› Electronic power-supply with active PFC. › 90 to 250 VAC – 50-60Hz.

11. COOLING SYSTEM

› Forced ventilation cooling system. › Self-adjusting variable speed fans for quiet operation. › Silent mode: to be selected when cooling is not required.

12. HOUSING

› Self-extinguishing V0 class fire-retardant ABS PC moulded

covers.

› Aluminium and steel metal plate. › Separate LED compartment for easy maintenance. › Handle for easy transportation. › IP20 protection rating. › Exterior finish: black (Carbon), white (Snow) or grey

(Platinum).

13. RIGGING

› Mounting points: Four 1/4-turn «Camloc» fittings. › Fastening system: two Omega Quarter-turn brackets

designed for use with standard rigging systems.

› Safety cable attachment point.

14. OPERATING PARAMETERS

› Working position: any. › Maximum ambient temperature (Ta): 40°C (104°F). › Minimum distance from illuminated surface: 0.3m (12in).

15. CONFORMITY

› EU (EMC): EN 50081-1, EN 50082-1. › EU (Electrical Safety): EN 60598-1, EN 60598-2-17.

16. WEIGHT

› 9,1 Kg.

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17. PRODUCT CODES

› 012320: EC2 – CARBON (Black colour). › 012322: EC2 – SNOW (White colour). › 012327: EC2 – PLATINUM (Grey colour).

18. ACCESSORIES

› 012392: 30° OPTICS. › 012397: BEE-HIVE. › 045110: USB-EASYBOX.

11. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Service & Maintenance of any kind, of your EASYCOLOR 2 must be carried-out by qualified and skilled persons. EASYCOLOR 2 projector needs periodical check-up that essentially depends on the environmental status. Dusty areas and the presence of oily particles produced by fog-generators, can affect the correct operation of the EASYCOLOR 2. This may lead the unit to overheat or cause other serious damage that will not be covered by the warranty.

WARNING!

Always disconnect power

before any operation

01. CLEANING OF THE OPTICS

It is essential that optics-components of the EASYCOLOR 2 are regularly cleaned. Dust and liquid-particles from fog-generators can reduce light-output efficiency.

› Disconnect power-cable from Mains. › Unscrew front-ring of the projector. › Use compressed-air pistol to blow laid dust-particles away

from venting-grids located on the periphery of the lenses.

› Use soft dump cloth to clean diffusion filter & secondary

optics.

› Re-install front ring of the projector.

Never use solvent or denatured alcohol for cleaning the optical-systems. The use of distilled-water or glass-detergent is recommended.

02. CLEANING OF VENTING-GRIDS

It is essential to remove all dust laid on the venting-grids. For a perfect air-flow through the venting-grids of EASYCOLOR 2, remove dust with the use of a compressed-air pistol.

› Disconnect power-cable from Mains. › Use a compressed-air-pistol to blow laid dust-particles

away from venting-grids located beneath the head, as well at the back and beneath the base of the Projector.

› Use soft dump cloth to clean venting-grids.

Your EASYCOLOR 2 is equipped with a permanent built-in temperature probe, keeping venting-grids clean will reduce fan speed rotation thus reducing noise.

03. SURVEILLANCE

Your installation must be regularly checked by a qualified sub-contractor. We strongly recommend that the following points are regularly checked every year by qualified personnel:

› Projector fixing system must be installed correctly,

ensure that no parts show rust or corrosion. In the event they do, please replace with brand new parts immediately.

› Projector installation holder must not show any deformation

and no process of rust and corrosion.

› Security cords must be secured to the provided housing. › All mechanical parts must not show any sign of wear & tear. › Electric cables must be free from cuts, chinks, sharp-edges

and wear & tear.

12. SOFTWARE UPDATING

Your EASYCOLOR 2 is designed to take future evolutions. Software updating is available to offer the latest version. No need to replace of any internal component. Upgrading is made via DMX cable, down-loading will elapse after 90 seconds. You can upgrade up to 32 projectors simultaneously.

01. INDISPENSABLE CONFIGURATION

To update software of your EASYCOLOR 2 the following items are required:

› AYRTON controller, or USB-EASYBOX downloading device. › Personal Computer (Windows 2000 or XP) › Updated software: Ayrton Sofware Uploader V1.0. › Updated file version you wish to install.

02. PROCEDURE

Download «Ayrton Software Uploader» file from AYRTON Internet Web-site. (To do this step you must have an Internet connection available on your Personal Computer.)

› Connect to the following address:

www.ayrton-light.com/ayr_support.html.

› Click on «more information» field to access the downloading

section.

› Click on «Ayrton Software Uploader». Downloading will

be processed in a few moments.

› File containing upgraded software can now be transferred

on your PC.

› Click on the file you have just downloaded and installation

will start running.

You may now start downloading updated file version you wish to install.

› Connect to the following address:

www.ayrton-light.com/ayr_support.html

› Click now on «more information» field to access to

downloading section.

› Click on the updated version you wish to install and wait

a few seconds while downloading.

You may now transfer updated version file you have just downloaded on your PC, to the Ayrton controller or to the USB-EASYBOX device.

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› Connect Ayrton controller or the USB-EASYBOX to your PC

via USB Port.

› Click now on «transmit data» and wait for a few seconds

while downloading is processing.

You may now update software of your EASYCOLOR 2. It is possible to update up to 32 projectors simultaneously.

› Connect DMX cable from Ayrton controller or

USB-EASYBOX device to DMX IN located at the base of the first EASYCOLOR 2.

› Press «UPLOAD» key from Ayrton controller or

USB-EASYBOX device to start downloading updated software. Downloading will elapse after 90 seconds approximately.

› Once process is completed you may check software

version number of your EASYCOLOR 2 to ensure downloading has been successful. Should have any error occurred during downloading, your projector will maintain the old software version. In this event, please repeat operation from the beginning.

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